Monthly Archives: March 2015

“The Presidents” (History Channel) – Episode 3

Posted on March 22, 2015 by pmaienknecht

   

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APUSH – Changing Views of Reconstruction

Posted on March 19, 2015 by pmaienknecht

The link below will take you to an assignment where you will analyze differing views throughout history of Reconstruction. Feature Essay on Reconstruction questions

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APUSH – The Effects of Reconstruction on African Americans

Posted on March 16, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Robert Smalls; War Hero and Legislator After viewing the except above, and reading the article on Robert Smalls answer the following… 1.  Who was Robert Smalls?  What made him a “war hero”? 2.  Why is he remembered as a great … Continue reading →

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APUSH – President Lincoln & Reconstruction Plans

Posted on March 12, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Lincoln’s Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction 1.  What were the main tenants of Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction? 2.  In your opinion what was the main motivation(s) behind this plan? The Wade-Davis Bill 3.  What were the main tenants of the … Continue reading →

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APUSH – Reconstruction of the South

Posted on March 11, 2015 by pmaienknecht

The power-point presentation below covers the Reconstruction period and your Amsco book chapter 15. CH 16 Reconstruction (Power Point) Carpetbagger political cartoon  

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The Civil War According to John Green – Timelines

Posted on March 6, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Using John Green’s crash course videos below create a timeline of important events of the civil war.  You may organize your the information on your timeline in whatever manner you choose, using which ever form of media you choose (this … Continue reading →

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APUSH – Why Did They Fight? (Civil War Article)

Posted on March 6, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Download and read the article below to answer the questions on the handout you were given. Why did they fight article AP Civil War – Why did they fight? Questions

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APUSH – Lincoln – The Gettysburg Address

Posted on March 3, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Transcript of the Gettysburg Address Answer the following questions in paragraph form.  I do not expect these to be FRQs. Simply answer in a paragraph or two. 1.  What were the main points (his main messages) of this short buy … Continue reading →

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US History – New Technology / Weapons of WWI

Posted on March 1, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Industrialization will have a great impact on pre-WWI weapons development. Visit the websites I have provided below and answer the questions about new technology and weapons development in WWI. Download the following document and summarize information about each of the … Continue reading →

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